A CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND SPIDERED DOWN THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD. IT HAPPENED 2 WEEKS AFTER OWNING MY NEW CAR. I'M STILL UNSURE ON WHY IT CRACKED 🤦‍♀️ THERE ISN'T A CHIP MARK OR ANY START POINT. IT'S WORRIED HOW IT JUST STARTED CRACKING. AND SINCE IT'S OVER A 1,000 TO FIX IT. IT IS STILL C…
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A CHIP IN THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED AND SPIDERED DOWN THE WHOLE WINDSHIELD. IT HAPPENED 2 WEEKS AFTER OWNING MY NEW CAR. I'M STILL UNSURE ON WHY IT CRACKED 🤦‍♀️ THERE ISN'T A CHIP MARK OR ANY START POINT. IT'S WORRIED HOW IT JUST STARTED CRACKING. AND SINCE IT'S OVER A 1,000 TO FIX IT. IT IS STILL CRACKED. AND ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES THE EYE NO LONGER WORKS. I LOVE MY CAR BUT HATE HOW NOTHING NEEDING THE EYE WORKS.
NHTSA ODI #11376697
12,000 miles · Nov 5, 2020
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PURCHASED CAR IN NOVEMBER 2019, FRONT WINDSHIELD CRACKED 2/21/2020 FOR NO APPARENT REASON ON THE UPPER SIDE NEAR THE REAR VIEW MIRROR. IT WAS REPLACED AND NOW IT HAS CRACKED AGAIN FOR NO REASON, ON THE LOWER CORNER OF THE PASSENGER SIDE.
NHTSA ODI #11373200
13,750 miles · Oct 20, 2020
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WE WERE DRIVING ON I5 NORTH WHEN I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. WITHIN 30 MINUTES IT SPREAD TO A CRACK LARGER THAN A DOLLAR BILL. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2020 CAR THAT I PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2019. PRIOR TO THIS VEHICLE, I OWNED A SUBARU WHICH ALSO GOT A RANDOM CRACK IN THE WINDSHIE…
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WE WERE DRIVING ON I5 NORTH WHEN I NOTICED A CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD. WITHIN 30 MINUTES IT SPREAD TO A CRACK LARGER THAN A DOLLAR BILL. I NOW HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A BRAND NEW 2020 CAR THAT I PURCHASED IN NOVEMBER 2019. PRIOR TO THIS VEHICLE, I OWNED A SUBARU WHICH ALSO GOT A RANDOM CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY NO LARGE TRUCKS KICKING UP GRAVEL/ROCKS AROUND. .
NHTSA ODI #11365428
3,600 miles · Sep 21, 2020
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TWO TIMES THE WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED TO THE POINT OF NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME THE MOMENT OF IMPACT WAS NOT OBSERVED, JUST THE LARGE CRACK ACROSS HALF THE WINDSHIELD. THE SECOND TIME A SMALL ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN ONE HOUR THE CRACK HAD SPREAD FAR ENOUGH THAT THE WINDSHIELD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE H…
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TWO TIMES THE WINDSHIELD HAS CRACKED TO THE POINT OF NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE FIRST TIME THE MOMENT OF IMPACT WAS NOT OBSERVED, JUST THE LARGE CRACK ACROSS HALF THE WINDSHIELD. THE SECOND TIME A SMALL ROCK HIT THE WINDSHIELD AND WITHIN ONE HOUR THE CRACK HAD SPREAD FAR ENOUGH THAT THE WINDSHIELD WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. WE HAVE OWNED THIS CAR (BOUGHT BRAND NEW) FOR 5 MONTHS AND THIS WILL BE THE THIRD WINDSHIELD ON THIS CAR.
NHTSA ODI #11360264
8,900 miles · Sep 10, 2020
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ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR, THERE IS A LARGE CRACK THAT HAS APPEARED FROM NO WHERE. NOTHING HIT THE WINDOW OR DID WE SEE ANY DAMAGE OTHER THAN A CRACK APPEARING ONE DAY.
NHTSA ODI #11354230
8,810 miles · Aug 1, 2020
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THE VEHICLE WAS IN A PARKING LOT AND THE WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON ITS OWN. GETTING BACK INTO MY CAR I NOTICED A CRACK THAT STARTED ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE EDGE THAT WENT TOWARD THE CENTER OF THE WINDSHIELD.
NHTSA ODI #11342647
1,250 miles · Jul 23, 2020
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MY 2020 SUBARU ASCENT WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON 7/20/2020. IT STARTED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE. I HEARD A TICK LIKE A ROCK HIT IT BUT THERE WAS NOT A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX. 70 MPH, I94 WB BEFORE THE MOORLAND BLVD EXIT. (UPHILL) THERE IS A VERY SMALL ORIGIN AREA - IT IS UNDER THE FRONT HOOD.…
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MY 2020 SUBARU ASCENT WINDSHIELD CRACKED ON 7/20/2020. IT STARTED IN THE LOWER PASSENGER SIDE. I HEARD A TICK LIKE A ROCK HIT IT BUT THERE WAS NOT A TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME. I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY APPROX. 70 MPH, I94 WB BEFORE THE MOORLAND BLVD EXIT. (UPHILL) THERE IS A VERY SMALL ORIGIN AREA - IT IS UNDER THE FRONT HOOD. HARDLY WHERE A ROCK COULD IMPACT WHILE MOVING. WE JUST BOUGHT IT LATE MARCH 2020 - WE HAVE ABOUT 1250 MILES ON IT. I AM TRYING TO WORK WITH SUBARU, I STOPPED BY THE DEALER AND THEY TOOK PICTURES TO FILE A WARRANTY CLAIM. THE SERVICE DEPT MGR DID NOT THINK IT WOULD BE ACCEPTED SO I WANT TO FILE THIS CLAIM AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI #11341112
Mileage unknown · Jun 8, 2020
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VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY ON PRIVATE DRIVEWAY. WENT TO VEHICLE TO RETRIEVE PERSONAL ITEM AND THEN NOTICED A LARGE CRACK ORIGINATING ON THE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRONT WINDSHIELD. UNKNOWN WHAT CAUSED THE INCIDENT. CRACK WAS NOT APPARENT EARLIER IN THE DAY. *TR
NHTSA ODI #11327737
146 miles · May 29, 2020
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THIS IS A NEW CAR IN COLORADO. AT 146 MILES, MY WINDSHIELD SPONTANEOUSLY CRACKED. I HEARD A LOUD SOUND AND WITHIN MINUTES, MY WINDSHIELD HAD A LONG CRACK. AT THE TIME THIS HAPPENED, I WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON HIGHWAY NINE IN CO, A FEW MILES FROM HOME. THERE WERE NO CARS AHEAD OR BEHIND OF ME AT ALL! *TR
NHTSA ODI #11326560
50 miles · Apr 26, 2020
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PURCHASED A 2020 SUBARU ASCENT TODAY. ON THE WAY HOME ON THE FREEWAY MY WIFE NOTICED THE WINDSHIELD HAD A CRACK IN IT THAT WAS NOT PRESENT AT DEALERSHIP. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION WHEN ARRIVING HOME, THERE IS A PITTED AREA INSIDE OF THE WINDSHIELD ON THE DRIVERS SIDE.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid, Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured with an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 110, "Tire selection and rims."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An incorrect GAWR label may lead to an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Subaru will mail a new certification label to owners, free of charge. Owners may also choose to have a dealer install the new label, free of charge. Letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 27, 2026. Additional letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRH-26.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Ascent vehicles. The ground bolt that secures the ground terminal of the Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater may have been improperly fastened, which could result in melting of the ground terminal and surrounding components.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A melting ground terminal increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Owners are advised to park their vehicle away from structures and to avoid leaving the vehicle unattended while the engine is running. An owner who notices or smells smoke coming from the dash or driver's footwell area should immediately stop operating the vehicle and turn the ignition switch to the "Off" position. Dealers will replace the PTC heater ground bolts and if necessary, replace the ground wire and the connector holder, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 6, 2023. Owners may contact Subaru's customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-22.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2020 Ascent vehicles. Due to an incorrect tapered hole in the housing, the front tie rod ends may not fit properly. The improper fit can result in the tie rods and housings being deformed during assembly and service replacement if excessive torque is applied.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: The tie rods may separate from the housing, causing a loss of steering control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right front tie rod ends and housings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2022. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRL-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
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Power Train:driveline:chain/belt
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (tcm/pcm/tecm)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2020 Legacy and Outback vehicles. A programming error in the Transmission Control Unit (TCU) may allow the clutch to engage before the drive chain is completely clamped.
Consequence: An improperly secured drive chain may slip and break, causing a loss of drive power and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the TCU, inspect TCU data for chain slip, and visually inspect the chain guide. If evidence of chain slippage or damage is found, the transmission will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 19, 2022. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855. Vehicles previously recalled under 19V-855 will need to have the new remedy performed for this recall once available. Owners may contact Subaru customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRK-21.
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the low-pressure fuel pump, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Subaru and Toyota owners may call customer service at 1-844-373-6614. Subaru's number for this recall is WRG-21.
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